Search for missing teenager Lily Hooper ends in tragedy
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Lily Hooper, NSW Police, Chris Minns
Nattai National Park, NSW, Australia
August 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 18/20/2026, 11:21:08 PM
18-year-old Lily Hooper was found dead in Nattai National Park after an eight-day search. Police mistakenly informed the family she was alive due to a communication breakdown. NSW Premier Chris Minns apologized for the incorrect information shared.
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